The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce holds a breakfast on "Investing in Brazil." Take a look at long-term trends and opportunities with a focus on current perspectives, including a growing middle class, positive demographic trends and infrastructure investments needed for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. 8:30-10:30 a.m. The Bankers Club, Two S Biscayne Blvd., suite 1400, Miami. Free. RSVP requested. Details: (305) 579-9030 or www.brazilchamber.org.

Since the Miami River Greenway Action Plan was adopted by government entities in 2001, walkways along the bay and river in downtown Miami have intermittently developed. The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce has recently adopted an initiative to connect the two in a continuous riverwalk/baywalk. The Chamber’s New World Center Committee holds a luncheon detailing this goal with speakers Brett Bibeau, executive director of the Miami River Commission; Spencer Crowley, Miami-Dade County representative on the Florida Inland Navigation District; Alice Bravo, capital improvements program director for the City of Miami and Francisco J. Garcia, director of the City of Miami’s planning department. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Finnegan’s River, 401 SW Third Ave., Miami. $35-$50. Details: (305) 577-5491 or www.miamichamber.com.

Wednesday 12/8

ROUNDTABLE TALK

The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce holds a business roundtable. Find ways to expand your business and discuss how the chamber can help you boost your bottom line. Held every other Wednesday. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce boardroom, 1920 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 674-1300 or rsvp@miamibeachchamber.com or www.miamibeachchamber.com.

The West Kendall Business Association holds a holiday party. Proceeds benefit the Hearing and Speech Center of Florida. 5:30-8 p.m. The Palms at Town & Country, 8505 Mills Drive, Kendall. $15 in advance. $20 on site. Details: (305) 386-4030 or www.westkendallbusiness.com.

MEXICO CONFERENCE

The University of Miami’s Center for Hemispheric Policy holds a conference on Mexico, including the "Outlook for the Mexican economy in the global context," Mexico-U.S. relations and the future of NAFTA. 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. $100. Details: (305) 284-9918 or www.miami.edu/chp.

NETWORKING NIGHT

Mix and mingle with Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce members at the chamber’s "Wind Down Wednesday" event. Blankets, slippers, toiletries and other such items will be collected as holiday gifts for local senior citizens. 5:30 p.m. Novecento, 121 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. $20-$25. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.gableschamber.org.

HOLIDAY NO-NOS

With the infamous holiday office party approaching for many, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce holds a session on appropriate employee behavior. Using interactive, lively "What would you do?" scenarios, attorney Scott S. Allen of Jackson Lewis will delve into topics like behavior before, during and after the party, picture taking and employee accommodations. 8-10:30 a.m. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $25-$50. Details: (305) 577-5458 or icanales@miamichamber.com or www.miamichamber.com.

The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Domestic Business Development Group holds a holiday reception. 6-9 p.m. U.S. Century Bank, 848 Brickell Ave., Miami. $10-$30. Details: (305) 577-5438 or rdeleon@miamichamber.com or www.miamichamber.com.

AIR RESERVE

Take a tour of the Homestead Air Reserve Base with the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee. Includes lunch and a parachute demonstration. 7:30 a.m. Homestead Miami Air Reserve Base, 29050 Coral Sea Blvd., Homestead. $30. Advance registration and government-issued identification required. Details: www.miamichamber.com.